Life Unscripted

Friday and Saturday: MOVING DAY(s).

Fair warning: My thoughts go in all directions in this post. Sorry.

Me and my roommate are finally moving into our apartment Saturday, although I go and pick up the keys and drop things off tomorrow!  It is so bizarre. I’m excited, but would rather just have the whole moving process over with and be settled.  Not to mention I’m not working either days which I count on for the majority of my paycheck, so, there’s another bummer. 

And guess what this girl has ready to go?! 

Nothing.

All the clothes are still in my closets and drawers, everything in its place.  Doesn’t look like I’m going anywhere. And I have to do work for my online class. And I gotta find my book for my physically-go-to-school class. And I’m way to addicted to the second Hunger Games book to do ANY of this.

On the bright side I bought a blender and new bed sheets today AND got myself a manicure. You know what that means?! I am going to be sleeping in my new bed with pretty new sheets and use my blender to make delicious (ask me how many times it took to spell delicious) smoothies while looking at my pretty nails!! Now that’s progress!

Off to read until I sleep. Goodnight world.

a perfect memorial day.

After 4 days of working I was so excited for my days off, and even more excited when I knew I was finally going to get a sunny day instead of rain as usual.  I suspected my day was going to be great, and I was right. Go me!

We hung out by the lake all day..

Shelby decided she wanted to hang out with the girls too.

Then the neighbors came by on a boat and took us for a relaxing stroll, or as others would call “a booze cruise.”  

Naturally Shelby invited herself along for the ride.. which was fine, until she became a liability to us, because she kept trying to jump out of the boat to say hi to other boats across the lake.  Note: Shelby belongs to no one on this boat.  Taking the dog on the boat is one thing, returning without her would be a different story.

Then later on it was time to feast with the famous Chef David.

Coco made herself at home.

And Josh came over after work for a photoshoot!

And then we feasted. All in all, a great day.

This day.

This day has just been lovely. 75 degrees and sunny. My boyfriend and I went to one of my favorite breakfast places in my town, and sat outside.  We literally ordered almost everything you could think to order for breakfast between the two of us, it was delicious. Considering it rained on all my days off, it was a perfect way to enjoy the sun before working tonight.  I also have one of the most adorable dogs laying at my feet, following me everywhere I go (she even insists on walking me to the bathroom, although I’ve told her time and time again that isn’t necessary.  That’s just a little personal.)  She makes me miss my puppy, but she’s great company until it works in my life to get another dog. (Sorry babe, it’s gonna happen.)

The weekend at work will either be insanely busy or dead, I can’t tell yet.  Do people go to the bar more on a sunny long weekend, or do their own thing? 

“My dear brothers, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry.” James 1:19

Now that is some advice my friends.

Have you ever read the book of James in the bible?  Even if you don’t believe in God, own a bible, care, etc., I still suggest reading it, NIV version unless you prefer otherwise.  It’s short, sweet and to the point, and I always find myself thinking Ahh, yes James! You’re so right! What have I never thought about life this way before?!  Seriously, read it, regardless of your religious standing, it’ll make you think about life, God, people; differently.

Man if I had a nickel for every time I failed to listen, and just rushed to conclusions without knowing all the facts and never gave someone a chance… well.. I’d have better things to do than write on a blog.  It’s one of those things, that, above all else, I want to be good at.  And it’s also one of those things I wish more people would have with me. It’s funny how those things work.  I desire people to have patience with me, to love me through my learning and my mistakes, but how often am I doing that for other people, really?  And I’m not just talking about family or friends or boyfriends/girlfriends, I’m talking about just anyone.  We’re supposed to be loving on each other, to be building each other up, strangers too, and it’s something we desire as well, and yet we fail.  And don’t sit there telling me you don’t want to be loved.  I don’t think even the most evil of souls are hoping for hatred.

And I don’t know about you, but there is a person or two that I just pray would practice that verse a little bit more with me.  Sometimes I feel like I’m not given enough patience, and the pressure, knowing I only have a little slack before messing up again, often causes me to mess up more frequently.  I talk a big talk from time to time, but I think sometimes people forget that I’m still young and learning, and very vulnerable.  Always thinking about what the next best move is to keep my heart happy, and yours.

Unfortunately, I don’t read my bible nearly as much as I wish I did.  It’s one of those big struggles for me, I want to, and when I finally do I’m always glad that I did, I don’t think I’ve ever heard of anyone wishing they hadn’t just read a passage from the bible.  Regardless of your beliefs, there is good stuff in there!  Action, adventure, promise, hope, and don’t even get me started on the romance. The love in that book is craaaazy!